Apprentice Sport Turf Management
Core
Four-year paid apprenticeship to learn sports turf management, maintaining golf course playing surfaces and facilities.
Role type
Apprentice Sports Turf Manager
Builds
Golf course playing surfaces, irrigation systems, drainage, and turf facilities
Domain
Sports turf management / Golf course maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
machinery operation, chemical application for pest/weed/disease control, irrigation system maintenance, soil quality improvement, weed/pest/disease control, safe work practices
Preferred skills
punctuality, outdoor work preference, people interaction
Technologies
pressurised irrigation systems, drainage systems, turf maintenance machinery
Responsibilities
Prepare and apply chemicals for pest, weed and disease control; Install and maintain drainage and pressurised irrigation systems; Operate machinery and equipment for turf maintenance; Improve soil quality and plant nutrition; Control weeds, pests, diseases and disorders; Assist with renovation and construction of sports turf facilities
Seniority
Apprentice (entry-level training)